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August 12th 2008:
It's summertime again, and in this wonderful season it's time for festivals, of course! D.M.K. visited Summer Darkness and gives you a report of the Saturday in Ekko and some other tidbits. Click through quickly to read about gigs by Kiss the Anus of a Black Cat, Narsilion, Ait! and Sol Invictus. You can read the review here.
It's summertime again, and in this wonderful season it's time for festivals, of course! D.M.K. visited Summer Darkness and gives you a report of the Saturday in Ekko and some other tidbits. Click through quickly to read about gigs by Kiss the Anus of a Black Cat, Narsilion, Ait! and Sol Invictus. You can read the review here.
August 3rd 2008:
News flash! Evening of Light founders and writers O.S. and D.M.K. will be interviewed tonight in the Dutch radio show X-Rated on Kink FM. The show, hosted by Arjen Grolleman en Bob Rusche, will be about some of the events related to the Summer Darkness festival in Utrecht, namely Noise Central Festival and Le Salon d'Esprit, and about our website. X-Rated can be heard live on Sunday evenings from 21:00 till midnight, and is always full of interesting and experimental music. It's also possible to hear the show over the Internet as a podcast, also after the show. To do so, visit the Kink FM website.
News flash! Evening of Light founders and writers O.S. and D.M.K. will be interviewed tonight in the Dutch radio show X-Rated on Kink FM. The show, hosted by Arjen Grolleman en Bob Rusche, will be about some of the events related to the Summer Darkness festival in Utrecht, namely Noise Central Festival and Le Salon d'Esprit, and about our website. X-Rated can be heard live on Sunday evenings from 21:00 till midnight, and is always full of interesting and experimental music. It's also possible to hear the show over the Internet as a podcast, also after the show. To do so, visit the Kink FM website.
May 1st 2008:
Again it's time for an interview! This time we've put the questions to English storyteller and musician Sean Breadin a.k.a. Sedayne. Sedayne has been making experimental folk, electronics and early music for many years, besides a career as a professional storyteller. We asked him about his arts, his background, his favourite tale and his views on stories, music and tradition. You can read the interview here.
Again it's time for an interview! This time we've put the questions to English storyteller and musician Sean Breadin a.k.a. Sedayne. Sedayne has been making experimental folk, electronics and early music for many years, besides a career as a professional storyteller. We asked him about his arts, his background, his favourite tale and his views on stories, music and tradition. You can read the interview here.
March 24th 2008:
It's time to present our third concert review! Last February we saw the Dutch experimental duo Nebelwerfer in concert in Breda, and it was an intriguing gig with influences from ambient, industrial, noise, and martial music. You can read the review here.
It's time to present our third concert review! Last February we saw the Dutch experimental duo Nebelwerfer in concert in Breda, and it was an intriguing gig with influences from ambient, industrial, noise, and martial music. You can read the review here.
March 1st 2008:
Tony Wakeford will be a very familiar name for most neofolk lovers. With his legendary project Sol Invictus and his label Tursa, he has been central to the neofolk genre since the middle of the 1980s. Recently, he has teamed up with Israeli artist and producer Reeve Malka to forge a new future for the label, and their many musical projects. Guest interviewer Peter Webb interrogates them about music, business and politics, past, present, and future. You can read the interview here.
Tony Wakeford will be a very familiar name for most neofolk lovers. With his legendary project Sol Invictus and his label Tursa, he has been central to the neofolk genre since the middle of the 1980s. Recently, he has teamed up with Israeli artist and producer Reeve Malka to forge a new future for the label, and their many musical projects. Guest interviewer Peter Webb interrogates them about music, business and politics, past, present, and future. You can read the interview here.
February 18th 2008:
We're now presenting overview articles of artists that we have written a lot about on the site. To begin with, we have an oeuvre-overview of the American folk artist B'eirth, written by O.S. You can read it all here.
We're now presenting overview articles of artists that we have written a lot about on the site. To begin with, we have an oeuvre-overview of the American folk artist B'eirth, written by O.S. You can read it all here.
December 31st 2007:
The Evening of Light team wishes you Warm Winter Days and a prosperous 2008, and we hope you enjoyed 2007! We certainly did, as a lot of beautiful and exciting music was released over the past year. We invite you to discuss your favourites with us over at the forum: here. Here's to another great year, and we hope to have you with us again...
The Evening of Light team wishes you Warm Winter Days and a prosperous 2008, and we hope you enjoyed 2007! We certainly did, as a lot of beautiful and exciting music was released over the past year. We invite you to discuss your favourites with us over at the forum: here. Here's to another great year, and we hope to have you with us again...
November 11th 2007:
Our second concert review is of the Pagan Folk Night in Utrecht, of October 12th of this year. In Gowan Ring, Sieben and Faun filled the evening with excellent shows in the area between (neo)folk and mediaeval. You can read the concert review here.
Our second concert review is of the Pagan Folk Night in Utrecht, of October 12th of this year. In Gowan Ring, Sieben and Faun filled the evening with excellent shows in the area between (neo)folk and mediaeval. You can read the concert review here.
October 11th 2007:
Today we present our first concert report. On Tuesday the 9th of October, Marissa Nadler and Signe Tollefsen played in dB's, Utrecht, and the result was an atmospheric night with these two singer/songwriters. More concert reports are soon to come! You can read the concert review here.
Today we present our first concert report. On Tuesday the 9th of October, Marissa Nadler and Signe Tollefsen played in dB's, Utrecht, and the result was an atmospheric night with these two singer/songwriters. More concert reports are soon to come! You can read the concert review here.
September 30th 2007:
The American artist Rozz Williams is mostly known from Christian Death, which made an impact on the early eighties with albums like Only Theatre of Pain. Less known, however, are his many other projects, and his solo project in particular. The Whorse's Mouth is one of the last albums in his career, and an underappreciated classic. You can read the eclipse review here.
The American artist Rozz Williams is mostly known from Christian Death, which made an impact on the early eighties with albums like Only Theatre of Pain. Less known, however, are his many other projects, and his solo project in particular. The Whorse's Mouth is one of the last albums in his career, and an underappreciated classic. You can read the eclipse review here.
September 1st 2007:
Our latest interview is done! This time it's a conversation with German neofolk veteran Henryk Vogel of Darkwood. He tells us about his latest album, Notwendfeuer, and several other cultural and spiritual subjects. You can read the interview here.
Our latest interview is done! This time it's a conversation with German neofolk veteran Henryk Vogel of Darkwood. He tells us about his latest album, Notwendfeuer, and several other cultural and spiritual subjects. You can read the interview here.
August 7th 2007:
English singer Martyn Bates is best known for his work in Eyeless in Gaza, Twelve Thousand Days and in various other collaborations, but he also has an extensive solo career. Mystery Seas is one of his best albums, combining his voice with a dark and mysterious backing of synth and organ music. A masterpiece of experimental vocal music! You can read the eclipse review here.
English singer Martyn Bates is best known for his work in Eyeless in Gaza, Twelve Thousand Days and in various other collaborations, but he also has an extensive solo career. Mystery Seas is one of his best albums, combining his voice with a dark and mysterious backing of synth and organ music. A masterpiece of experimental vocal music! You can read the eclipse review here.
July 28th 2007:
In a short article, O.S. explains why he thinks J.R.R. Tolkien's latest novel, The Children of Húrin, is definitely worth buying, for both the novice and experienced Tolkien reader. In the second part of the article, which contains spoilers, he compares the story of Túrin to that of two European heroic figures, placing Tolkien in a tradition of heroic storytellers. You can read the article here.
In a short article, O.S. explains why he thinks J.R.R. Tolkien's latest novel, The Children of Húrin, is definitely worth buying, for both the novice and experienced Tolkien reader. In the second part of the article, which contains spoilers, he compares the story of Túrin to that of two European heroic figures, placing Tolkien in a tradition of heroic storytellers. You can read the article here.
July 5th 2007:
This month, our newest staff member, CME, presents one of his favourite albums. Unsere Feuer Brennen! is Werkraum's debut album, and it contains eleven strong tracks, which prove to be a breath of fresh air in the sometimes stale world of today's neofolk. You can read the eclipse review here.
This month, our newest staff member, CME, presents one of his favourite albums. Unsere Feuer Brennen! is Werkraum's debut album, and it contains eleven strong tracks, which prove to be a breath of fresh air in the sometimes stale world of today's neofolk. You can read the eclipse review here.
June 3rd 2007:
We herald in the summer with a sadly underappreciated classic of modern folk. The second album by Twelve Thousand Days, The Devil in the Grain, displays the best Alan Trench and Martyn Bates have achieved together thus far, a beautiful synthesis of an original, dark and mystic folk sound, strong lyrics, and excellent vocals. You can read the eclipse review here.
We herald in the summer with a sadly underappreciated classic of modern folk. The second album by Twelve Thousand Days, The Devil in the Grain, displays the best Alan Trench and Martyn Bates have achieved together thus far, a beautiful synthesis of an original, dark and mystic folk sound, strong lyrics, and excellent vocals. You can read the eclipse review here.
May 31st 2007:
Together with guitarist Antti Paavilainen, Mikko Pöyhönen is the Finnish neofolk project Tuhat Kuolemaa Sekunnissa, which released its promising self-titled debut earlier this year. Mikko takes care of the vocals, bass and lyrics, and since he was coming to Amsterdam in May, we made an appointment for a live-interview on the spot. We asked him about the ideas behind the project, the debut album, and the future plans of the band. You can read the interview here.
Together with guitarist Antti Paavilainen, Mikko Pöyhönen is the Finnish neofolk project Tuhat Kuolemaa Sekunnissa, which released its promising self-titled debut earlier this year. Mikko takes care of the vocals, bass and lyrics, and since he was coming to Amsterdam in May, we made an appointment for a live-interview on the spot. We asked him about the ideas behind the project, the debut album, and the future plans of the band. You can read the interview here.
May 1st 2007:
On his second full-length release, Erde, Andreas Ritter's Forseti managed to reach full maturation and achieve near-perfection, with the help of various known guest musicians, such as Kim Larsen, Ian Read, and B'Eirth. Like on Forseti's earlier releases, the sound on this album can be characterized as romantic, melodic, and melancholy. You can read the Eclipse Review here.
On his second full-length release, Erde, Andreas Ritter's Forseti managed to reach full maturation and achieve near-perfection, with the help of various known guest musicians, such as Kim Larsen, Ian Read, and B'Eirth. Like on Forseti's earlier releases, the sound on this album can be characterized as romantic, melodic, and melancholy. You can read the Eclipse Review here.
April 10th 2007:
The Finnish Juha Kettunen is the artist behind ambient project Somnivore, which released the excellent album Clergy of Oneiros earlier this year. Besides this, he is part of the EBM duo Slaves' Mask, and one of the founders of the new Finnish label Anima Arctica. We decided to ask him about the underlying thoughts of Somnivore and in particular of his latest album, and about the history of this project. You can read the interview here.
The Finnish Juha Kettunen is the artist behind ambient project Somnivore, which released the excellent album Clergy of Oneiros earlier this year. Besides this, he is part of the EBM duo Slaves' Mask, and one of the founders of the new Finnish label Anima Arctica. We decided to ask him about the underlying thoughts of Somnivore and in particular of his latest album, and about the history of this project. You can read the interview here.
April 1st 2007:
This month, two albums are joined in one eclipse review. Dead Lovers' Sarabande (Face One & Face Two) are a very original and dark double album about the loss of a lover, executed beautifully, with a broad variation of instruments, and the remarkable singing style of Anna Varney. Vocals, music, artwork and lyrics all cooperate to form the two most original and mournful albums in the history of Sopor Aeternus & The Ensemble Of Shadows. You can read the review here.
This month, two albums are joined in one eclipse review. Dead Lovers' Sarabande (Face One & Face Two) are a very original and dark double album about the loss of a lover, executed beautifully, with a broad variation of instruments, and the remarkable singing style of Anna Varney. Vocals, music, artwork and lyrics all cooperate to form the two most original and mournful albums in the history of Sopor Aeternus & The Ensemble Of Shadows. You can read the review here.
March 16th 2007:
Canadian dark electronics label Cyclic Law celebrates its fifth anniversary this year, so we've decided to make up the score together with the man behind it, Frédéric Arbour. He also tells us about his own musical projects: Visions, Instincts and Longing For Dawn. You can read the interview here.
Canadian dark electronics label Cyclic Law celebrates its fifth anniversary this year, so we've decided to make up the score together with the man behind it, Frédéric Arbour. He also tells us about his own musical projects: Visions, Instincts and Longing For Dawn. You can read the interview here.
March 4th 2007:
The new eclipse review is Tenhi's Väre. This, their second album, celebrates its lustrum this year and it's a beautiful piece of nature inspired progressive folk. You can read the review here.
The new eclipse review is Tenhi's Väre. This, their second album, celebrates its lustrum this year and it's a beautiful piece of nature inspired progressive folk. You can read the review here.
February 15th 2007:
The second Evening of Light interview is finished! This time we had an email correspondence with Phil Legard of Xenis Emputae Travelling Band and Larkfall Records. He tells us about the philosophy and esotericism behind his musical activities. You can read the interview here.
The second Evening of Light interview is finished! This time we had an email correspondence with Phil Legard of Xenis Emputae Travelling Band and Larkfall Records. He tells us about the philosophy and esotericism behind his musical activities. You can read the interview here.
February 1st 2007:
This month's Eclipse Review is The Twin Trees by In Gowan Ring. This record celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, and it was rereleased last year. Enough reasons to put this psych folk classic in the spotlight again.
This month's Eclipse Review is The Twin Trees by In Gowan Ring. This record celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, and it was rereleased last year. Enough reasons to put this psych folk classic in the spotlight again.
January 30th 2007:
Our first interview is now online. It is a candid conversation with Pythagumus Marshall of the project novemthree and Little Somebody Records. You can read the interview here.
Our first interview is now online. It is a candid conversation with Pythagumus Marshall of the project novemthree and Little Somebody Records. You can read the interview here.
January 28th 2007:
There is a new article online, in which O.S. sheds light on a theory of rune magic, the uthark-theory of Swedish runologist Sigurd Agrell. This theory has had a profound influence on the modern esoteric rune magic of the spiritual order Dragon Rouge. You can read the article here.
There is a new article online, in which O.S. sheds light on a theory of rune magic, the uthark-theory of Swedish runologist Sigurd Agrell. This theory has had a profound influence on the modern esoteric rune magic of the spiritual order Dragon Rouge. You can read the article here.
January 11th 2007:
With a slight delay we would like to present you this month's eclipse review: Discord by Ryuichi Sakamoto.
With a slight delay we would like to present you this month's eclipse review: Discord by Ryuichi Sakamoto.
January 6th 2007:
First of all, we wish everyone a happy new year!
We've been busy with the website, and as you might be able to see, we've implemented a new design (with thanks to Joost!). The most important difference is that it is now possible to link directly to pages on our site; you won't end up on the main news page anymore when linking to one of our reviews or articles. The only thing you need to do now is go the page you want to link to, and copy the address from the address bar.
Naturally, we'll try our utmost best to deliver interesting reading to our viewers in 2007! We can look back on a succesful start in 2006, and we'd like to thank everyone who has supported and/or visited us during the past months.
First of all, we wish everyone a happy new year!
We've been busy with the website, and as you might be able to see, we've implemented a new design (with thanks to Joost!). The most important difference is that it is now possible to link directly to pages on our site; you won't end up on the main news page anymore when linking to one of our reviews or articles. The only thing you need to do now is go the page you want to link to, and copy the address from the address bar.
Naturally, we'll try our utmost best to deliver interesting reading to our viewers in 2007! We can look back on a succesful start in 2006, and we'd like to thank everyone who has supported and/or visited us during the past months.
December 24th 2006:
Solstice passed several days ago, and the days are growing long again. We wish everyone warm winter days and a new year filled with fortune!
But, of course, the winter is no fun if you can't share it with others. A couple of artists must have felt the same, and thus there are all sorts of musical goodies to fill the dark days with. Sean Breadin (Sedayne), in cooperation with Woven Wheat Whispers, has offered his new CD horse-head in winterland as a free download, but only until February 1st! You can download it here.
Rusted Rail has been busy as well. Recently, a free Agitated Radio Pilot EP (A Premonition) was put online, but there is also a free mini-compilation for the winter: seasons greetings from Rusted Rail. Have fun and see you next year!
Solstice passed several days ago, and the days are growing long again. We wish everyone warm winter days and a new year filled with fortune!But, of course, the winter is no fun if you can't share it with others. A couple of artists must have felt the same, and thus there are all sorts of musical goodies to fill the dark days with. Sean Breadin (Sedayne), in cooperation with Woven Wheat Whispers, has offered his new CD horse-head in winterland as a free download, but only until February 1st! You can download it here.
Rusted Rail has been busy as well. Recently, a free Agitated Radio Pilot EP (A Premonition) was put online, but there is also a free mini-compilation for the winter: seasons greetings from Rusted Rail. Have fun and see you next year!
December 9th 2006:
Now online is O.S.' article about Werewolves in history, folklore, music and literature. Enjoy!
Much more is coming up, such as interviews with Philip Legard of Xenis Emputae Travelling Band and David Colohan of Agitated Radio Pilot, as well as more articles. Check back soon for more new reading!
Now online is O.S.' article about Werewolves in history, folklore, music and literature. Enjoy!Much more is coming up, such as interviews with Philip Legard of Xenis Emputae Travelling Band and David Colohan of Agitated Radio Pilot, as well as more articles. Check back soon for more new reading!
December 2nd 2006:
Much is coming up for the darkest month of the year, but we're starting off, of course, with the new Eclipse Review: Soft Black Stars by Current 93.
Much is coming up for the darkest month of the year, but we're starting off, of course, with the new Eclipse Review: Soft Black Stars by Current 93.
November 19th 2006:
We have a new article online:
Historiography or Hearsay: Our view of the Vikings
Quietus takes a look at the way our modern view of the Vikings has been shaped by mediaeval chronicle writing, and explains why this view is wrong by looking at pieces of history and archaeology, and modern scientific work on the subject.
We would also like to introduce our new staff member Joost to you. He will be writing articles and reviews for the site. More information about him will be available on the staff page soon.
We have a new article online:Historiography or Hearsay: Our view of the Vikings
Quietus takes a look at the way our modern view of the Vikings has been shaped by mediaeval chronicle writing, and explains why this view is wrong by looking at pieces of history and archaeology, and modern scientific work on the subject.
We would also like to introduce our new staff member Joost to you. He will be writing articles and reviews for the site. More information about him will be available on the staff page soon.
November 1st 2006:
A new month, and at the same time a new Eclipse Review. This time we would like to focus our attention on The Marble Index by Nico.
We also want to introduce you to our new staff member: Quietus. He will be contributing reviews and articles to the site.
The first two weeks of our existence have been beyond expectation. We therefore want to thank, once more, everyone who has visited and supported us these past weeks.
A new month, and at the same time a new Eclipse Review. This time we would like to focus our attention on The Marble Index by Nico.We also want to introduce you to our new staff member: Quietus. He will be contributing reviews and articles to the site.
The first two weeks of our existence have been beyond expectation. We therefore want to thank, once more, everyone who has visited and supported us these past weeks.
October 18th 2006:
Thanks to everyone who has contacted and visited us in the past two days!
To remain informed about new additions to Evening of Light, you can apply for the mailinglist. Send an email to info (at) eveningoflight (dot) nl, with "mailinglist" as subject.
Thanks to everyone who has contacted and visited us in the past two days!
To remain informed about new additions to Evening of Light, you can apply for the mailinglist. Send an email to info (at) eveningoflight (dot) nl, with "mailinglist" as subject.
Welcome to Evening of Light. This website is an initiative of two young people who'd like to garner more attention for dark and experimental underground music, and for related forms of culture. For more information on our view of music and culture, please see the "about us" page. At the moment you can read reviews of, among others, Death in June, Dead Raven Choir, Tenhi en Agitated Radio Pilot, and an article about Zwerm, the new novel by Flemish writer Peter Verhelst. In the future, besides more reviews and articles, we'll also be offering you interviews. We hope you'll enjoy your stay, and don't forget to say hello on our forum.